2024-02-02 17:29:26
The Council today decided to impose restrictions on five individuals for acts that undermine democracy, the rule of law or the peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala.
Items include: Attorney General of GuatemalaMaria Consuelo Porras Argueta de Porres and Three other officials in the Guatemalan prosecutor’s office – Secretary-General Ángel Arnoldo Pineda Ávila, head of the Office of the Special Anti-Impunity Prosecutor José Rafael Curruchiche Cucul and prosecutor Leonor Eugenia Morales Lazo De Sánchez – and Judge Fredy Raúl Orellana Letona.
Those goals serve to undermine democracy, the rule of law, and the peaceful transfer of power in Guatemala.
The listed persons are subject to seizing assetsAnd so do EU citizens and companies. It is forbidden to raise funds for them.. That person is still under travel restrictionsThis prevents them from entering or passing through EU territory.
Today’s decision follows the adoption on 12 January 2024 of a Specific framework for restrictive measures To support democracy and the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in Guatemala. The framework was adopted before President Bernardo’s inauguration. Arevalo was democratically elected on January 14, 1481, with High Representative Josep Borrell joining.
“When I traveled to Guatemala City I know that the presence of many international guests not only sends a pro-democracy message in Guatemala. But it also sends a clear signal to obstructionists that circumvention of the democratic process will not be tolerated. The EU international community is ready to take further action to hold those responsible accountable.”
Josep Borrell, High Representative for Foreign and Security Policy
area The EU remains fully committed to supporting democracy in Guatemala. and stands ready to work closely with President Bernardo Arévalo’s new government on key issues of mutual interest, such as strengthening the rule of law. Promote sustainable and inclusive economic development and promote social justice for the benefit of the Guatemalan population.
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The sanctions regime related to Guatemala was established when January 12, 2024To hold accountable those who obstruct the democratic transition following the 2023 general elections that result in President Bernardo Arevalo was clearly victorious. As confirmed by the EU Election Observation Mission (EOM) to Guatemala,
Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, attends the inauguration of President Bernardo Arévalo in January 2024.
Delegation of the European Union to Guatemala
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